Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, sexual aversion, inhibited sexual desire, sexual apathy, or sexual disorders, is characterized as a lack or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity for some period of time, and must cause marked distress or interpersonal difficulties. In hypoactive sexual desire disorder the affected person has a low level of sexual interest and desire that is manifested by a failure to initiate or be responsive to a partner's initiation of sexual activity.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder occurs in both sexes, and it is the most common of all female sexual disorders, occurring in at least 20% of women in the United States.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder may be either situational (lack of sexual interest limited to just one partner), or hypoactive sexual desire disorder may be general, in which case there is a lack of sexual interest in anyone. In the extreme form of hypoactive sexual desire disorder, the person not only lacks sexual desire, but may also find sex to be repulsive, revolting, and distasteful. Phobic or panic responses may be present in extreme cases of hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder may be the result of either physical or emotional factors. If you believe you have a Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, then see a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Therapist.